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KP09 KUE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,473 mi
Last recorded182,473 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 KUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 182,473 miles

Covers underneath vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2025 180,673 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Front BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP SIDEWALL CUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 180,673 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Front BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHTS INOPERATIVE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP SIDEWALL CUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 177,048 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 21 Jun 2024 178,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 21 Jun 2023 177,048 miles

Covers underneath vehicle

Fail 21 Jun 2023 177,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers underneath vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2022 176,197 miles

COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE

Fail 15 Jun 2022 176,197 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 17 Jun 2021 174,610 miles

chip in screen

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 16 Jun 2021 174,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in screen

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 173,274 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s h/brake cable support bracket broken

Fail 15 Jun 2020 173,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s h/brake cable support bracket broken

Pass 26 Apr 2019 161,709 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 148,554 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 148,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 128,893 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 128,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,424 miles

Front Both front fog lamps poor beam pattern

Fail 27 Jun 2016 98,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Both front fog lamps poor beam pattern

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,551 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,556 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 9,880 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 9,663 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KP09 KUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP09 KUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP09 KUE registered?

KP09 KUE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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